Gratefulheart1:
Congrats young lady! Proudly Nigerian but wait, 1.2billion for painting? What makes any art so valuable? What makes some art works sell so high while many others are used to wrap groundnut? Why are some things so extremely overrated in life? What can be done with a piece of art other than just look at it nothing more? Why will digital artists go through more stress to build 3D characters, cartoons, animations etc but get no recognition? Why are some easy talent overrated while more tasking talents not recognised? Why will one frog voice pick mic and sing and get millions while the skilled instrumentalists who did the main work will not be recognised by anyone? One will always keep wondering about this mysterious life.
I will not also labour in vain in life, the works of my hand will be overrated and over paid! Even when I do nothing, it will be seen and paid as something big.

IgboticGirl:
Njideka Akunyili Crosby, one of the daughters of late Dora Akunyili, has sold one of her numerous artworks for N1.2 billion ($3.4 million).

In a report by Wall Street Journal, Njideka's highest selling artwork at the moment is a 2017 botanical piece named 'Bush Babies.'

According to the report, New York based art company dealer, Sotheby’s estimated that the 'Bush Babies,' would sell for up to $800,000 but ended up selling for $3.4 million.The 'Bush Babies' artwork was sold during an auction at the Christie's in London, United Kingdom.

The artist, who once sold artworks for $3,000 apiece has joined the leagues of top-flight artists in United States of America and United Kingdom.It was also reported that least 20 public museums are on a waiting list for works which Njideka hasn’t painted yet.
Njideka Akunyili Crosby's laurel list

At 35 years old, Crosby from Eastern Nigeria, has since been awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. The MacArthur Fellowship, also referred to as the Genius Grant, awards $625,000 to artists, writers, teachers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and people from all works of life who have shown exceptional creativity.

The grant is doled out in instalments, made over a period of five years.

Aside the grant, Njideka has also been decorated with honours for her artworks by the New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art and London’s Tate Modern have come calling.



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